Jump To District:
NV-01  ·  NV-02  ·  NV-03

District Profile: The 1st District consists of the inner core of Las Vegas that visitors are most likely to see. Full Profile
2006 Results: Shelley Berkley (D) defeated Kenneth Wegner (R) by 65-31%

Shelley Berkley (D) Elected in 1998; Seeking fifth term; Berkley was nominated with 87% in a two-way primary. Contact: 702-212-3350 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography • DCCC profile

Kenneth Wegner (R) Wegner, a bail enforcement agent, was nominated with 43% in a three-way primary. Contact: 702-655-8888 • Campaign Web site

NV-02


District Profile: Excluding single-member states, this is the largest congressional district in the entire United States. Full Profile
2006 Results: Dean Heller (R) defeated Jill Derby (D) by 51-45%

Dean Heller (R) Heller, the secretary of state, was nominated with 35% in a five-way primary. Contact: Not available • Campaign Web site • Official Web site

Jill Derby (D) Derby, a university system regent, ran unopposed in the primary. Contact: 775-826-7944 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile

NV-03


District Profile: The district includes the south end of the Las Vegas Strip and McCarran International Airport and spreads west, northeast and south. Full Profile
2006 Results: Jon Porter (R) defeated Tessa Hafen (D) by 48-47%

Jon Porter (R) Elected in 2002; Seeking third term; Porter ran unopposed in the primary. Contact: 702-839-2002 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Tessa Hafen (D) Hafen, a former congressional aide, was nominated with 51% in a five-way primary. Contact: 702-566-0954 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile